Freddie Ward
Summary
Theoretical physics graduate with advanced expertise in mathematics and physics, supported by two postgraduate degrees. Demonstrated research proficiency with published works, complemented by skills in scientific communication for both expert and lay audiences. Experience in CAD, product design, prototyping, and 3D printing, alongside experience in public speaking and presenting. Possesses foundational programming skills in MATLAB and Python, as well as foundational electronics experience including soldering components on boards.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
Work history
Cleaner
Marston's
Sheffield
2025.11 - Current
Tutor
Private Mathematics and Physics Tutor
, Sheffield
2023.11 - Current
- Personal tutor for mathematics and physics GCSE and A-Level.
- Delivered interactive lessons at the blackboard both in-person and online.
Part-time Gardener
Self employed
Sheffield, Sheffield
2020.05 - Current
Technical Customer Support
Ossila Ltd
, Sheffield
2023.08 - 2024.09
- Providing technical support for physics laboratory equipment, via phone, video, and email.
- Transitioned into contributing to the R&D, prototyping, and final marketing of various products, specifically within the photonics line.
- Role at the interface of physics and engineering.
- Created technical articles for the company website aimed at expert and lay audiences.
Front of House/Bar Staff
The Cricket Inn
, Sheffield
2022.12 - 2023.04
Customer Assistant
Sainsbury’s
2019.06 - 2019.09
Kitchen Porter
The Waggon and Horses
, Sheffield
2018.04 - 2018.08
Building Site Labourer
Robert Ward Ltd
, Sheffield
2016.05 - 2016.09
Education
MSc - Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces
Imperial College London
London 2024.10 - 2026.05
MSc - Mathematical and Theoretical Physics
University of Sheffield
Sheffield 2021.10 - 2022.10
BSc - Physics with Theoretical Physics
University of Nottingham
Nottingham 2018.09 - 2021.06
Skills
- Mathematics and physics expertise
- Theoretical physics research
- Public speaking and presenting
- Product design and CAD
- Scientific communication skills
- Foundational programming experience (MATLAB, Python, Mathematica)
- Electronics assembly
Accomplishments
- Bayforest Technologies Limited Prize for Best Project: 1st place – Imperial College London.
References
References available upon request.
Publications
Hidden Zeros in Massive Field Theories (https://doi.org/10.1103/9wbw-9jxb)
Conferences and Talks
- Speaker at QUIRK+ conference, University of Cambridge. Talk concerning research conducted whilst at Imperial.
Timeline
Cleaner
Marston's
2025.11 - Current
MSc - Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces
Imperial College London
2024.10 - 2026.05
Tutor
Private Mathematics and Physics Tutor
2023.11 - Current
Technical Customer Support
Ossila Ltd
2023.08 - 2024.09
Front of House/Bar Staff
The Cricket Inn
2022.12 - 2023.04
MSc - Mathematical and Theoretical Physics
University of Sheffield
2021.10 - 2022.10
Part-time Gardener
Self employed
2020.05 - Current
Customer Assistant
Sainsbury’s
2019.06 - 2019.09
BSc - Physics with Theoretical Physics
University of Nottingham
2018.09 - 2021.06
Kitchen Porter
The Waggon and Horses
2018.04 - 2018.08
Building Site Labourer
Robert Ward Ltd
2016.05 - 2016.09